Night Maintenance Team Lead (FAR) – Gulfstream Aerospace
Location: Farnborough, England
Employment Type: Full-time | Shift: 4x4 1900-0700
Posting End Date: 10/31/2025
Overview
Role responsible for leading a team of fitters (mechanical/avionics) and inspectors. Will communicate with the day shift Service Team Managers to determine priorities for maintenance projects in queue. Previous aircraft maintenance experience and recognised qualifications are required.
Responsibilities
* Plan, schedule, and complete tasks to meet service/delivery schedules.
* Assist with performance appraisal of team members and identify development opportunities.
* Assess strengths and weaknesses of team members; apply strengths for maximum efficiency and provide guidance for growth.
* Ensure required components are ordered for timely availability; manage rework/repair, receive and inspect on return; perform engine runs as required.
* Maintain knowledge of Aircraft Service Changes (ASCs), Customer Bulletins, inspection schedule requirements, vendor information, and related procedures and publications.
* Perform required periodic maintenance and servicing of all aircraft mechanical systems; demonstrate ability to perform tasks within standard CMP times.
* Assist in maintaining work schedules and updating CMP cards; review work and records for compliance with Gulfstream Repair Station procedures and Airworthiness Standards.
* Review daily job charging for accuracy; manage work distribution to the team and coordinate with internal/external stakeholders.
Additional Functions
* Apply 6S and Lean Initiatives to maintain housekeeping and safety in hangars, break areas, and offices.
* Help develop goals for team members and support the company at the floor level.
Qualifications
* Advanced knowledge of inspection and heavy maintenance (aircraft component removal/installation, flight control rigging, engine removal/installation, rigging, inspections, and major/minor structural repairs).
* Advanced working knowledge of maintenance manuals, IPCs, service bulletins, and Airworthiness Directives.
* Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand English.
Other Information
* Education: An experienced aviation professional with a recognised aviation engineering apprenticeship.
* Travel: Up to 25%.
* Equal Opportunity Employer / Individuals with Disabilities / Protected Veterans. Gulfstream does not provide work visa sponsorship for this position unless the applicant is a currently sponsored Gulfstream employee.
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